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December 8, 2008
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Gypsy Moth Defenses Focus On Frederick County
WJZ-TV 13
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December 6, 2008
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Planning for gypsy moth spraying begins
WJZ-TV 13
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November 26, 2008
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Mussel alert
The Daily Times
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November 24, 2008
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Razor-Edged Mussel Found in Maryland River Hydroelectric Dam
Bloomberg
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November 24, 2008
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Zebra Mussel Found on Susquehanna River at Conowingo Dam in Maryland
PA DEP Press Release
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November 22, 2008
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Gypsy moth battle begins early
WTOP
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November 20, 2008
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State Agency Cautions Firewood Purchasers
Washington Post (scroll down)
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November 16, 2008
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Soybean rust detected on University of Delaware plot
WTOP
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November 3, 2008
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Soybean Rust Discovered in Maryland near the Delaware Border
MDA Press Release
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Discovery will not affect this year�s crop
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October 23, 2008
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Stink bugs out in force this fall
WTOP
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October 21, 2008
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Rusty Crayfish Invade Md. Waterways
WJZ
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October 15, 2008
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Study Leaves Decision On Asian Oyster to States
Washington Post
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October 7, 2008
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Ag column: How to deal with unwelcome invaders
Herald Mail
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October 2, 2008
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Scientists, Ash Borer Wage War In Trees
Washington Post
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Five-Year Battle Hasn't Halted Beetle's March
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October 1, 2008
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Cool Weather Signals Start of Seasonal Fire Wood Purchases
MDA Press Release
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Officials Urge Residents - Particularly in Prince George�s and Charles Counties � Not to Transport Firewood to Prevent the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer
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October 1, 2008
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Garrett sees drop in defoliation due to gypsy moths
Cumberland Times-News
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October 1, 2008
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Gypsy moths' bark worse than bite
Gazette
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Wet weather, insecticides lowered defoliation across state
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September 22, 2008
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Group's spraying program helps kill gypsy moths
Frederick News-Post
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September 15, 2008
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EAB Spreads in Maryland
Lawn and Landscape Magazine
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September 7, 2008
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Tree Killing Insect Discovered in Charles County
Southern Maryland Onine
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New Quarantine Expands Restrictions on Ash and Hardwood Firewood; Citizens Asked to Help Stop the Beetle
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September 6, 2008
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Tree-Killing Bug Makes an Entrance
Washington Post
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August 28, 2008
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A New Beetle Invasion Threatens To Take Down Area Ash Trees
Washington Post
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July 30, 2008
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C&O Canal Park is tracking species of tree-killing beetle
Gazette
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Trapping program, part of national survey, comes as insect is discovered across the Potomac
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July 22, 2008
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Science Tries To Keep Invasive Species Out Of Bay
wjz
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Alex DeMetrick reports on how science is trying to stop non-native invasive species from taking over the Chesapeake.
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July 13, 2008
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Top 25 Things Vanishing From America
WalletPop
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Going, Going, Gone?
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July 11, 2008
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After Five-Year Absence, Destructive Beetle Discovered in Trees in Herndon, Newington
Washington Post
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July 2, 2008
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County, state battle invasive plant problem
The Sentinel
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June 19, 2008
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Common aquarium plant may have invaded area waters
Gazette
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Scientists to search again for exotic water lettuce discovered last summer
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June 15, 2008
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Snakeheads Everywhere
Washington Times
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June 2, 2008
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Officials wait to gauge damage from gypsy moths
Frederick News-Post
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May 30, 2008
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Gypsy Moth Aerial Spray Program Completed
MDA Press Release
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Property Owners Encouraged to Report Egg Masses, Caterpillars, and Defoliation
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May 23, 2008
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Catch of day: didymo
Baltimore Sun
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State biologists cast wide net, fighting habitat-attacking algae
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May 22, 2008
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Alien crab alert!
Baltimore Sun
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May 20, 2008
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Maryland has ongoing effort to fight beetle that kills ash trees
Hagerstown Morning Herald
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May 16, 2008
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Md. doubles efforts against gypsy moths
Hagerstown Morning Herald
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About 17,000 acres of land sprayed in Washington County
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May 14, 2008
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State sets purple traps for invasive forest pest
Chicago Tribune
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May 10, 2008
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Md. steps up killing of gypsy moths
Baltimore Sun
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$4 million allocated to double aerial spraying of trees
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May 7, 2008
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Gypsy moth infestation widespread
The Capital
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On track for largest population in decade
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May 7, 2008
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Ravenous gypsy moths could destroy your trees
Owings Mills Times
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May 6, 2008
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Invasive Algae Found In Maryland
MD DNR Press Release
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Potentially Destructive Didymo found in Gunpowder Falls
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April 30, 2008
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Gypsy moths are back, and they�re hungry
Gazette.net
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Record devastation could be at hand; drought and sparse treatment to blame
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April 28, 2008
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Md. Fights Back Against Gypsy Moth Caterpillars
WJz-TV 13
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April 28, 2008
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Gypsy Moth Aerial Spray Program to Begin April 28
MDA Press Release
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Governor O�Malley signs bill to study gypsy moth infestation and management
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April 27, 2008
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Gypsy moth infestation at highest level since 1995
Cumberland Times News
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Aerial spraying program to target Allegany, Garrett in late May, early June
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April 25, 2008
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And a disaster of a pear tree
Baltimore Sun
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Lovely when young, Bradfords age into an urban danger
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April 15, 2008
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Resident Canada Goose Depredation Assistance Available To Landowners
MD DNR Press Release
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March 30, 2008
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New weapon for battle of the bug
Baltimore Sun
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March 21, 2008
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Moths Munch Trees
The Daily Times
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March 18, 2008
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GYPSY MOTH: Infestation could get worse; Maryland looking for new ways to fight it
The Daily Times
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March 14, 2008
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Purple Traps for Emerald Ash Borer Survey Being Hung in Trees Along Western Maryland Roads
MDA Press Release
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February 21, 2008
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Going after gypsy moths
Frederick News Post
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Brinkley floats a bill to study
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January 31 2008
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Frederick Co. to Help Battle Gypsy Moths
Frederick News Post
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January 17, 2008
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How Firewood Stacks Up (and Is Sold) Is a Matter of Law
Washington Post
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January 3, 2008
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Alien Plants Upset County Ecosystem
Washington Post
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Parks Dept. Strategizing to Fight Invaders
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December 22, 2007
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Gypsy moth battle
TimesNews
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December 16, 2007
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Wanted: Money for moths
Frederick News-Post
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Area residents, officials discuss ways to pay for spraying
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December 11, 2007
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Infestation of moths hits trees in Baltimore County�s parks
Baltimore Examiner
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December 5, 2007
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Gypsy Moths Cause Headaches in Western Maryland
WYPR
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December 1, 2007
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Landowners plan fight against gypsy moths
Frederick News-Post
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November 15, 2007
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Cool Weather Signals Start of Fire Wood Purchases
SoMd Online
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Officials Urge Residents - Particularly in Prince George's County - Not to Transport Firewood to Prevent the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer
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October 29, 2007
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Garrett gypsy moth damage becoming more apparent
TimesNews
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October 15, 2007
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Biologists Attack Noxious Asian Vine
WTOP News
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October 6, 2007
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O�Malley sees moth damage
Cumberland Times-News
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Governor flies over defoliated woodlands in Garrett County
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October 6, 2007
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Forest owners may apply for assistance with spraying
Cumberland Times-News
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September 16, 2007
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Gypsy Moths Consume More Than Foliage In Garrett
WJZ TV
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September 9, 2007
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Gypsy moth hordes coming to county
Cumberland Times-News
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August 30, 2007
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A Race to Save the Ash Tree
Washington Post
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August 29, 2007
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Gypsy moths
Cumberland Times-News
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Delegation must make spraying a priority
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August 26, 2007
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Scientists hope a weevil works wonders
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Can a tiny bug love an invasive vine to death?
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July 19, 2007
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Asian Crab Discovery Is Called Worrisome
Washington Post
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July 18, 2007
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EAB in Russia
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July 12, 2007
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Tiny Weevils Released to Slow the Invasive Mile-A-Minute Weed
MDA News Release
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Howard County project tests bio-control research protocol.
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July 11, 2007
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Worst gypsy moth outbreak in 12 years descends on Maryland
Business Gazette
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July 8, 2007
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Potomac Fever
Washington Post
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Some people look at the slimy northern snakehead and see an ecological scourge.
Derek Radoski and Steve Chaconas see big bucks.
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July 6, 2007
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USDA Announces Additional Funding for Emerald Ash Borer and Potato Cyst Nematode Eradication
USDA News Release
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July 2, 2007
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Residents Encouraged to Report Gypsy Moth Damage to MDA Regional Offices
MDA News Release
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Field Survey of Egg Masses to Begin for Next Year�s Suppression Program.
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June 6, 2007
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Furry-clawed Asian Crabs Found In Delaware And Chesapeake Bays
Science Daily
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Chinese mitten crabs, first reported in the Chesapeake Bay, are more widespread than initially thought.
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May 28, 2007
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Crab Discovery Worries Chesapeake Bay Researchers
The Epoch
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May 22, 2007
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Mitten Crab Sparks Worry
Washington Post
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May 21, 2007
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DNR Bans Importation Of Firewood Into DNR Owned, Managed Properties
Maryland DNR Press Release
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New DNR Policy Aimed at Stopping the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer
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May 13, 2007
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Cankerworms Infesting Anne Arundel County
WJZ TV
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May 9, 2007
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Cost share favored for moth spray
Cumberland Times-News
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May 4, 2007
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar is Annoying but No Threat to Trees
Southern Maryland Online
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Eastern Tent Caterpillars at Annoying Levels this Year
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April 26, 2007
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Gypsy Moth Aerial Spray Program in Eleven Counties to Begin in May
MDA News Release
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Populations Continue to Rebound after Pervious Years Decline
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April 20, 2007
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Lt. Governor Brown Kicks off Earth Day with Tree Planting
MDA News Release
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Launches Emerald Ash Borer Tree Replacement Program for Homeowners
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April 16, 2007
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Media Advisory: Lt. Governor to Kickoff Earth Day Events with Tree Planting
MDA Media Advisory
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Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown ... to kickoff Earth Day with a tree planting and the launch of an
emerald ash borer tree replacement program.
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April 13, 2007
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Popular, pretty pears a problem
Times Herald Online
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The white-blossomed story book trees line countless streets in the state -
but that is just the problem.
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April 5, 2007
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Popular, Pretty Pears? A Problem
Capital News Service
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April 1, 2007
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Maryland Trees Destroyed As Chinese Beetles Chew
WJZ-TV 13 Baltimore
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A non-native bug continues to cause major problems for Maryland.
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February, 2007
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It's always open season on alien invasive plants
Chesapeake Bay Journal
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Volunteers target unnatural green amid winter drab in never-ending battle to
weed out species taking over the landscape
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January 25, 2007
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Invasion of the Emerald Ash Borer
Bay Weekly
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Fighting the half-inch eco-terrorists costs millions
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January 18, 2007
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Deforestation Begins in Effort To Thwart Emerald Ash Borer
Washington Post
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January 17, 2007
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Invasive Beetle Threatens Area Ash Trees
Southern Maryland Online
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January 17, 2007
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Thousands Of Ash Trees Destroyed To Kill Beetles
WJZ-TV 13 Baltimore
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January 16, 2007
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Maryland at Risk for Losing Millions of Trees and Dollars
The Nature Conservancy
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State Faces Economic and Ecological Threats from Invasive Insect
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January 16, 2007
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Tree Removal to Eradicate Ash Tree Nemesis is Underway in P.G. Area Forests
Southern Maryland Online
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If Not Stopped, Insect Can Kill All Ash Trees in Md, USA
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November 22, 2006
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Infected ash trees found in south Prince George�s
Gazette
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State agencies are involved in identifying and destroying the trees
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November 20, 2006
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Budget cuts, gypsy moths threaten Savage River State Forest
Letters - Cumberland Times-News
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Savage River Forest Citizens Advisory Board
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November 16, 2006
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Garrett County commissioners discuss supplementing gypsy moth control
Cumberland Times-News
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November 9, 2006
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County will cut trees to kill destructive bug
Gazette
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October 24, 2006
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Tree lovers battle insect invasion
USA Today
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October 19, 2006
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Beetle problem prompts wood quarantine in Prince George�s
Washington Examiner
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October 19, 2006
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Destructive Beetle Found In Brandywine
WUSA9
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October 18, 2006
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Invasive Beetles Detected
Washington Post
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October 12, 2006
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More Weeds Than Ever
Washington Post
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Exotic Invasives Are Adding to Our Pulling Chores
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October 12, 2006
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Species is a threat to ash trees
Baltimore Examiner
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October 11, 2006
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Citizen Alert: Emerald Ash Borer Detected in P.G. County
Southern Maryland Online
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September 14, 2006
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Property Surveys for the Emerald Ash Borer Begin
MDA Press Release
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Brandywine/Clinton Area Residents Can Expect to See Officials Scouting - �Don�t Pack Firewood -
Buy it Where You Burn It� Message to Firewood Consumers
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August 23, 2006
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Spread of Invasive Beetle Prompts Tree Quarantine
Washington Post
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August 22, 2006
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Emerald Ash Borer Surveillance Detects the Presence of the Insect
Maryland Department of Agriculture Press Release
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Regional Survey and Response Plans are Being Implemented, No Ash Trees or Hardwood Firewood May Enter or Leave Prince George�s County
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August 8, 2006
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Discovery of Second Invasive Mitten Crab Raises Worries
Washington Post
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August 2, 2006
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Chinese Mitten Crab Watch
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
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July 19, 2006
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Garrett residents frustrated by worsening gypsy moth problem
Cumberland Times-News
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June 29, 2006
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Stamp Out Bermuda Grass
Bay Weekly
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With patience, you need no chemicals to beat this invasive
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June 9, 2006
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Eight County Gypsy Moth Aerial Spray Program Complete
MDA Press Release
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Property Owners Encouraged to Report Egg Masses, Caterpillars, and Defoliation
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November 24, 2005
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Geese Are Trouble For Homeowners, Naturalists Alike
Washington Post
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Birds Wreak Havoc on Environment
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November 3, 2005
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Two Predators of Insect that is Killing Hemlock Trees Recovered
Maryland Department of Agriculture Press Release
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Bio-control project showing promise in Allegany County
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October 19, 2005
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Invasive Species
WAMU, 88.5 FM, American University Radio
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Guests:
Jonathan McKnight, Associate Director, Habitat Conservation, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Keith Tomlinson, Park Manager, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Lori Williams, Executive Director, National Invasive Species Council
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September 15, 2005
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Battling Alien Invaders
Bay Weekly
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Making war on phragmites and other flora that take no prisoners
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August 8, 2005
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Asian Beetle's Impact Unclear
Washington Post
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